2017-08-21

Hunza Autumn Tour (Registration open)

ITINERARYDay 01 Islamabad – Naran – Babusar Pass – Chilas Early morning departure from Islamabad at 5:30 amWe depart early and drive to Chilas via Haripur, Abbottabad, Mansehra and Naran. After Naran, we will drive to Babusar Pass, the border between KPK & GB. Later we reach Chilas and transfer to hotel for night stay.

Day 02 Chilas – Raikot Bridge – Karimabad After breakfast, we start driving to Raikot Bridge and onwards driving on KKH, we make a few photo stop at Thalechi, offering breathtaking views of snow covered massif of Nanga Parbat. We will also make a photo stop at Unique Point at the confluence of Gilgit & Indus River. The place also offers the view of 3 mighty mountain ranges i.e. Karakoram, Himalayas and Hindu Kush.We continue our drive to Gilgit and further to Kargah, known for its rock carved Buddha on a high cliff. We return to Gilgit town and make a lunch stop at some local restaurant.From Gilgit, we drive to Karimabad, the capital town of Hunza Valley. We cross several villages of Nagar & Hunza valleys and make a photo stop at Rakaposhi view point. We take off from KKH and reach Karimabad where we transfer to hotel for night stay.

Day 03 Karimabad – Excursion Khunjerab Pass via Atabad LakeGetting up early in the morning will enable to witness unique natural phenomena of sunrise at Rakaposhi and other peaks (optional). After an early breakfast, we will make an excursion of Khunjerab Pass via Atabad Lake, Gulmit, Passu and Sost. In the evening, we return to hotel for a free evening.

Day 04 Karimabad – Local sightseeingUltar, Hunza Dome, Bublimating, Spantik and Diran are famous peaks surrounds us at Karimabad, while Rakaposhi at 7788m dominates the whole panorama. At Karimabad, we visit Baltit Fort Museum & Altit Fort and evening is free to explore the village and bazaar. Meals & night stay at hotel.

Day 05 Karimabad – NaranAfter breakfast, we start driving back for Naran via Babusar Pass. If the route is closed, we will follow the route of Karakoram Highway and stay in Besham for night stay.

Day 06 Naran – Balakot – IslamabadEarly breakfast and departure for drive to Islamabad making a lunch stop en route. On arrival, drop at one designated place in Islamabad.End of the Tour